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Ballads Of A Bohemian

Ballads Of A Bohemian

Service, Robert W.

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General Poetry

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 9374833573
ISBN13: 9789374833575
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Oct 1 2025
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.34 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Ballads of a bohemian captures the vibrant and bittersweet spirit of artistic life in the heart of Paris, blending lyricism with realism to portray the dreams and hardships of those who live for art. Set within the modest quarters of Montparnasse, the collection follows the reflections of a narrator whose life among poets, painters, and drifters unfolds through alternating tones of humor, melancholy, and philosophical warmth. The early poems evoke images of garret rooms filled with hope and hunger, illuminating the coexistence of poverty and creative passion. Through portraits of fellow dreamers and wanderers, the verses explore companionship, struggle, and the moral richness found amid deprivation. The poet celebrates freedom and imagination while revealing the quiet tragedies that accompany them, turning everyday survival into an act of art. These verses transform Bohemian existence into a symbol of resilience and authenticity, merging sentiment with satire to create an enduring tribute to the unyielding artistic spirit.

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